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Manoah was lit up for 11 earned runs over just 2.2 innings Tuesday in the Florida Complex League.

Making his first live appearance since being optioned to the minors in early June, Manoah surrendered 10 hits -- including two homers and two doubles -- in a brutal outing versus the FCL affiliate of the Yankees. He also issued two walks, ultimately retiring only eight of the 20 batters he faced. Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters last week that the 25-year-old right-hander was trending well in recent side sessions, but he clearly has a lot more work to do on the farm before he can be considered a reliable option again for Toronto's starting rotation.

Eder (foot) gave up three earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings in his first start for Double-A Pensacola.

He showed similar rust (4.66 ERA, 1.55 WHIP) in three rehab starts in the Florida State League before being activated from the injured list last week. Eder suffered a broken foot right when he was about to return from Tommy John surgery this spring, so he ended up missing 23 total months of action between the two injuries.

Meyer (elbow) could recover in time to pitch in the Arizona Fall League, Baseball America reports.

He underwent Tommy John surgery last August and is unlikely to be a full-go until October. The AFL runs from early-October through mid-November, so it wouldn't be surprising if Meyer isn't quite ready in time, but he should at least be a full participant in spring training early next year.

Campbell had right elbow surgery and could return in a couple months, Baseball America reports.

He was held back in extended spring training to start the year because of an elbow injury, and it's unclear when he had the surgery, but it evidently wasn't Tommy John surgery, given his reported timeline. Campbell was an exciting pitching prospect entering the 2022 draft, but he has not pitched in official games since the Guardians selected him with the 37th overall pick.

Strider (9-2) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over seven innings against the Twins. He struck out 10.

Strider struck out at least 10 batters for the fifth time this season and earned his fifth win over his last six starts. During that stretch, he's posted a 49:11 K:BB and 13.0 K/9. Overall, Strider holds a 3.73 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, but those numbers are skewed by a poor performance against the Mets on June 8. If you take that game out of the equation, Strider has a 3.08 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 138:30 K:BB across 15 appearances (87.2 innings). He's currently lined up for a home matchup versus the Marlins in his next start.

Gray (4-2) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over 6.2 innings against Atlanta. He struck out five.

Gray notched his sixth quality start but took the loss, as Spencer Strider dominated Minnesota's offense. Gray hasn't allowed more than three runs in a game this season and sports a 2.67 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 89:33 K:BB across 16 starts (87.2 innings). However, the veteran has cooled off a bit following a strong start, posting a 3.93 ERA over his past 10 outings. During that stretch, the right-hander hasn't won a game, totaling eight no-decisions and two losses. Regardless, Gray remains the ace of Minnesota's rotation and will look to get back in the win column during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled during a three-game weekend set in Baltimore.

The Cardinals are still assessing Flaherty (hip) to determine whether he can start Thursday vs. the Astros, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Flaherty, who was scratched from his scheduled start over the weekend with hip discomfort, hasn't pitched since June 19, and could wind up on the injured list if he has to miss another turn in the rotation. Adam Wainwright could start Thursday on normal rest if Flaherty isn't ready, with Jake Woodford and Steven Matz the likely replacement options for the fifth spot in the rotation.

Verlander didn't factor into the decision in Monday's loss to Milwaukee, allowing five hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out five.

The veteran right-hander worked in and out of jams, loading the bases with one out in the first inning and seeing runners reach scoring position in three of his four other frames, but Verlander escaped each time and exited the game nursing a 1-0 lead the Mets bullpen couldn't hold. He hasn't recorded a win in over a month, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 32 innings in the six starts since, and Verlander has yet to put together two consecutive solid starts this season. He'll look to break that pattern in his next outing, which could come at home this weekend against the Giants.

Rea (4-4) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over 6.1 innings in a 2-1 win over the Mets. He struck out three.

Rea notched his second quality start of the season en route to his fourth win. It's been a mixed bag for the right-hander this year, as he's allowed three or fewer runs eight times but given up four earned runs in his other six outings. Overall, he sports a 4.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 57:24 K:BB across 14 appearances (69 innings), and his numbers have basically been the same in April, May and June. Given the litany of injuries to Milwaukee's pitching staff, Rea's spot in the rotation is secure moving forward.

Quintana (ribs) may need to make at least two more rehab starts before joining the Mets rotation, which would delay his return until after the All-Star break, Abbey Mastracco of The New York Daily News reports.

The veteran lefty threw 47 pitches (32 strikes) in a rehab start for High-A Brooklyn on Sunday and was hoping he'd be allowed to stretch out to about 70-75 pitches in his next rehab outing, putting him on track for activation from the injured list in the first week of July. The organization wants to be more deliberate with Quintana's ramp-up, however. "I'll look into it, but 70 seems a little ambitious," manager Buck Showalter said Monday. The plan for his return may hinge on David Peterson's performance Tuesday -- if he struggles, the Mets may be more willing to accelerate Quintana's schedule in order to insert him into the rotation prior to the break.